Debt // Minsung

07 Together

Minho, who had been observing the conversation, chimed in with a worried expression. "Darling, you have to eat. It's been 6 hours since you last ate. We've come to pick you up at 2 PM, and now it's 8 PM. How come you aren't hungry at all?"

How the fuck did he know? Thought Jisung

Jisung forced a smile, not wanting to burden his friends with his personal issues. "I promise, I'm okay. I had a big meal earlier, so I'm still full. Don't worry about me, guys."

Chan and Minho exchanged concerned glances, realizing that Jisung wasn't being entirely honest. Felix, noticing the concerned glances exchanged between Chan and Minho, felt a pang of guilt. As Jisung's roommate for three years, he prided himself on being attuned to his friend's emotions and well- being. The fact that he hadn't noticed Jisung's struggles weighed heavily on him.

Felix's heart sank as he reflected on the past few months. He had always considered himself a reliable and supportive friend, but now he couldn't help but question his own awareness and attentiveness. How had he missed the signs that Jisung was struggling?

He recalled the times when Jisung seemed distant, his smiles forced and his laughter hollow. There were moments when Jisung would retreat to his room, isolating himself from their usual group activities. Felix had dismissed it as Jisung needing some alone time, unaware of the deeper turmoil his friend was experiencing.

"Okay then, if you need anything, call us, Sung. I mean it. We're all here for you, okay?" said Bangchan softly.

Jisung nodded, but deep down, he felt guilty again for making his new friends concerned about him. Even though they were friends, the boy thought.

Jisung appreciated Bangchan's words of support, feeling a sense of comfort knowing that his new friends were there for him. However, a lingering sense of guilt weighed heavily on his heart. He couldn't help but feel like a burden, even though they had reassured him that they genuinely cared.

As the group continued their conversation, Jisung's mind wandered, contemplating his own worthiness of their friendship. He questioned whether he deserved their concern and whether he was imposing on them with his struggles. These thoughts clouded his ability to fully accept their support and made it difficult for him to fully open up.

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As the lively conversations continued around the dining table, Jisung struggled to keep his heavy eyelids open. His fatigue was becoming overwhelming, but it seemed that his friends were too engrossed in their discussions to notice his exhaustion.

Feeling a sense of weariness wash over him, Jisung mustered up the energy to speak, hoping someone would hear him. "Uhh, Channie hyung?" Jisung's voice was barely audible amidst the chatter. "I'm really tired. Do you know where I could sleep tonight?"

Chan, who happened to catch Jisung's words, immediately turned his attention to him. Recognizing the exhaustion in Jisung's eyes, Chan realized that his friend needed rest. He smiled warmly at Jisung and nodded understandingly.

"Sure, Jisung," Chan replied, his voice filled with compassion. "The guest room is actually on the third floor. Let me show you the way."

Jisung's tired eyes brightened with gratitude as he looked at Chan. "Thank you, Channie hyung. I really appreciate it."

Chan led Jisung through the bustling house, making their way up the stairs to the third floor. The rest of their friends, still engrossed in their conversations, didn't notice the exchange between Jisung and Chan.

As they reached the third floor, Chan guided Jisung down the hallway, pointing towards the door at the end. "Here you go, Jisung. This is the guest room. You'll find a comfortable bed and everything you need for a good night's sleep."

Jisung nodded gratefully, his fatigue becoming more apparent. "Thank you, Chan. I really appreciate your help."

Chan smiled warmly and quietly left Jisung to finally find the rest he so desperately needed. As Jisung entered the guest room, he felt a sense of relief knowing that he would soon find solace in a comfortable bed on the third floor.

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The next morning, Jisung woke up to find a man lying next to him. He froze in shock. To his surprise, it was Minho lying beside him.

Why the fuck is Minho sleeping next to me? he thought, his mind racing with confusion and disbelief.

He looked around to see if there was any clock. It was 9 in the morning. He quickly got out of bed and opened the door to go downstairs. As Jisung made his way downstairs, he was met with an unexpected scene. Felix and the others are already on the living room talking and laughing. Jisung thought an idea to scare Felix

As Jisung sneaked into the living room, a mischievous grin lit up his face. Couldn't resist messing with Felix, right? So, he slyly hid behind some furniture, gearing up for the perfect moment to strike.

And then, bam! Instead of just scaring Felix, Jisung went all-in, leaping onto him and pulling off a surprise hug. The room erupted in laughter, including Felix, who was caught off guard.

"Jisung, you crazy bitch! That almost gave me a heart attack." Felix exclaimed, clutching his chest in mock horror. The room burst into a fresh wave of laughter at Felix's dramatic reaction.

Minho's groan echoed through the living room, drawing the attention of everyone amidst the laughter. He walked in, rubbing his eyes and wearing a look of mild annoyance.

"Seriously, what's going on here?" Minho questioned, glancing between Jisung and Felix.

Bangchan, still grinning, explained, "Just injecting some excitement into the morning, Minho. Felix needed a wake-up call."

Minho rolled his eyes. "Shh, some of us are trying to enjoy a quiet morning," he quipped. "And Jisung, why'd you leave the bed? It's freezing, you know."

Their group exchanged looks of amusement, their faces morphing into mischievous grins, each brimming with playful banter.

"Oooh, Jisung, you're full of surprises," Felix teased, laughter evident in his voice.

"Jisung, we had no idea you and Minho were a thing," Hyunjin joked, his tone playful.

Jisung quickly retorted, "We're definitely not dating, and Minho, you could've just grabbed a blanket."

Minho shot back with a teasing smirk, "Not yet, darling. Admit it, you can't resist me."

Jisung rolled his eyes, a fond smile tugging at his lips. "Okay, okay, Minho, you win. I surrender to your undeniable charm," he replied, his tone dripping with mock defeat.

Felix and Hyunjin erupted into laughter, the room filling with their infectious joy. "Well, well, looks like the truth's finally out!" Felix exclaimed, his voice filled with mock surprise.

Hyunjin chimed in, still grinning, "We always suspected there was something more between you two."

Jisung couldn't help but join in the laughter. "Sorry to burst your bubble, but Minho and I are just good friends."

With a wink, Minho teased, "Of course, just friends," his tone light and playful.